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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,225.70, 244,838.55 and 142,489.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,225.70, 244,838.55 and 142,489.70 is: 213,734.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,225.70 : 244,838.55 = 142,489.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,225.70/244,838.55 = 142,489.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,225.70x = 244,838.55 × 142,489.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,225.70x = 34,886,971,537.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,886,971,537.94/163,225.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,734.55

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